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C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

隣接
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
これらの2つの管轄区域は隣接しており、同じ境界を共有しています。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

信じられない
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
彼の遅刻の言い訳は完全に信じられなかった。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

雌馬
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
美しい雌馬が草原を駆け抜けた。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

緯度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPSデバイスは地図上に私たちの正確な緯度と経度の座標を示しました。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

親しみやすさ
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
彼の親しみやすさは、彼を友人の中で人気者にしています。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

ノーム
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
庭にはノームの像が飾られていました。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
ライトをつけて、暗くなってきました。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

10セント硬貨
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
電話のためにダイムを一枚くれました。
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟練した
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
彼は美しい家具を作ることができる熟練した大工です。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
申請が承認されると通知が届きます。
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

実験
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
実験は革新的な製品を生み出します。
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

併合
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
その地域の併合は国際的な非難を招いた。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

災い
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通渋滞は都市生活の災いです。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

クリスマス
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
家族は喜びと愛を持ってクリスマスを祝うために集まります。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

派手で色鮮やかな、または自信に満ちた
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
彼の派手なスタイルはパーティーで皆の注目を集めました。
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

やめる
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
彼女は仕事をやめて自分のビジネスを始めることにした。
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

助ける
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
看護師は手術中に医者をアシストします。
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

損なう
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一つの不注意なコメントが議論全体を損なう可能性がある。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反証する
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
科学者は古い理論を反証するために一生懸命働いた。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化する
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
そのニワトリは卵が孵化するまでインキュベートします。
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

実質的; かなりの; 重要な
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

繋ぐ
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
農夫はヤギを柱に繋ぎました。
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

人工的な、真実ではない
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
彼の話の興奮は人工的で強制的に見えました。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分ける
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
彼は斧で丸太を二つに割った。
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

触発する
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
新しい法律は業界全体で改革を促進した。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
契約は2年間の確定した期間です。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

お辞儀
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
彼女はステージを去る前に素早いカートシーをしました。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

不正行為
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
その政治家は金融詐欺で告発された。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口頭試験
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce テストはコミュニケーションスキルを評価します。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝物は古い木の下にあります。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

些細なことで議論する
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
弁護士は本当の問題に取り組む代わりに、些細なことで議論していると非難されました。
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

明確さ
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
スピーカーの明確さが概念を理解しやすくしました。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

ラジオ
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

信じられない
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
山からの景色は信じられなかった。
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

ギフト; 贈り物;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に祖母から美しいジュエリーのギフトを受け取りました。
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

創造者
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
彼は多くの成功したスタートアップのクリエイターです。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内側
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
鍵は引き出しの中にあります。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

おもちゃ
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
その子は誕生日におもちゃの車をもらいました。
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

品位のある
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。
B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

用語
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
「機械学習」という用語は、技術分野で広く使われています。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

など
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
店では果物、野菜、乳製品などが販売されています。
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

太もも
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
1時間走った後、右太ももに痛みを感じました。
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

利己的
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
彼は他の人と食べ物を共有するにはあまりにも自己中心的だった。
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

電気
Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
嵐で停電し、電気がありませんでした。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

魅力的に
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
その部屋は柔らかい照明と植物で魅力的に飾られていた。
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来た
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
彼女はパーティーに時間通りに来た。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船長は舵を取って、嵐の中で巧みに船を操縦しました。
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

トラムカー
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
トラムカーは市中心の各駅に停車しました。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

波打つ
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
アーティストは夕日に照らされた波打つ海を描きました。
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

騒々しい
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
騒々しい子供たちが家を騒音で満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁栄 / 栄光
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
彼は若い頃の繁栄した日々をよく思い出していました。
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

食事
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
私たちは新しいレストランで素晴らしい食事を楽しみました。
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

不満にさせる
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
不公平な扱いが労働者を不満にさせた。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芳香のある
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花でいっぱいでした。
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

編み物
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
彼女は家族のために夜に編み物をします。
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期的に
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
彼女は健康を保つために定期的に運動します。
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善する
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
練習はあなたのスキルを向上させる手助けをします。
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

任意の
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
教師の任意の採点は多くの学生を困らせました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

旅行または祝賀
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
会社はジャーナリストのために新しいリゾートを宣伝するための旅行を組織しました。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

違反者
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
警察は交差点で交通違反者を捕まえました。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

魚雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

いいえ
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
私は辛い食べ物が好きではありません。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
給料は経験に比例します。
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸せ
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

奉納
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の間に祭壇に奉納を置きました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

細くて儚い
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
彼女の細い髪は風にそっと舞っていた。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

なめし革工場
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
なめし革工場は輸出のために高品質な革を生産しました。
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的な; 社会秩序に敵対的
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の反社会的な行動は、友達を作るのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

実存的
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
彼女は中年に実存的な危機を経験した。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

全体的な, 包括的な, 包み込む
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
その本の大きなテーマは人間の回復力です。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

別れの言葉
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授は退職式で感動的な別れの言葉を述べました。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

ファン; 愛好者; 扇風機
Meaning
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current
Example
She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.
彼女はクラシック音楽の大ファンで、市内のすべてのコンサートに参加しています。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

ゆっくり
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
彼女はゆっくりとドアに向かって歩いた。
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
彼女は常に自分の決定に公平さを求めています。